International Theatre Festival to begin from Jan 27

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 18:55

The 6th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala will commence here from January 27.

Argument over `texting` leads to shooting at US movie theater, 1 dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 04:17

An altercation over loud cell phone conversation led to a shooting where one man was killed and another woman was seriously injured inside a Florida movie theater.

Young writers bringing innovation to films: Asghar Wajahat

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 18:54

Hailing the young crop of writers in Hindi, noted playwright and novelist Syed Asghar Wajahat says good and innovative writing has emerged recently in cinema because of them.

No dearth of work in Hindi language : Asghar Wajahat

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:17

Noted author and playwright Syed Asghar Wajahat today said that there is no dearth of good work in Hindi language as the new generation, along with seniors, is coming out with good work.

For Chekhov, Socrates, head to Delhi Natya Utsav

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 20:55

Delhi Natya Utsav, a five-day theatre festival beginning Jan 20, will see plays based on Russian writer Anton Chekhov`s short stories, Greek philosopher Socrates` struggles, and a love story set in the time of the Second World War.

French honour for Indian director

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:16

The French government has bestowed the prestigious award of "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres "(Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)" on Indian actor- director Rahul Vohra (48) for his contribution to cinema and theatre.

International Theatre Festival from Jan 27

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:47

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi would be conducting the sixth edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) from January 27 to February 3 next year at Thrissur.

16th Bharat Rang Mahotsav festival from January 4-19

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 20:32

The Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the National School of Drama`s annual theatre festival, is back with its 16th edition and will showcase 71 plays from 17 Indian states and 6 international countries.

India needs many more regional schools of theatre: NSD chairperson Ratan Thiyam

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 09:25

India needs many regional schools of theatre, including in the northeast, said National School of Drama chairperson Ratan Thiyam.

Andrew Lloyd Webber had feared London theatre collapse

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:35

Famous musical director Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber had warned over a decade ago that the Apollo Theatre in the heart of the British capital was in a "shocking" condition.

Respect children as theatre audiences: Mohan Agashe

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 11:43

Noted theatre and film actor Mohan Agashe Friday said children should be viewed as "intelligent" theatre audiences.

Did lightning cause London Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse?

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 07:00

Emergency services said nearly 90 people were injured when part of the ceiling collapsed during a performance at a packed London theatre, bringing the city`s West End entertainment district to a standstill.